The Eternal Court of the Carmine Rose
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Awww, thanks. I guess I'm less impressed now that I've painted 70 odd of them, and still have a bunch more to do.
Today I picked out the next 10 or so to paint, and also based up some more pretty character models. I need to push on with some more of them else all I will have left to paint is Lady Vampires!
Today I picked out the next 10 or so to paint, and also based up some more pretty character models. I need to push on with some more of them else all I will have left to paint is Lady Vampires!
@Shadespyre I'm with @wheeljack , there's nothing mundane about your latest work (or any of it, for that matter). I'm a bit fan of the standard in the skeleton unit and nice work all round! Keep it up.
Painted three pathetic "skeleton emerging from the ground" models today. Not worth a picture, but it's some sort of activity. Just not feeling it at the moment.
@Shadespyre Sounds a bit like you've hit the wall. I too have opted out of paint & minis and have been leaning towards balcony & sangria these days. Perfect summer recipe but one of disaster for getting things done.
Regardless, three skellies is still three more than you had a few days back and I reckon they do deserve a picture going by all of your previous work, so lets check them out when they're done!
Regardless, three skellies is still three more than you had a few days back and I reckon they do deserve a picture going by all of your previous work, so lets check them out when they're done!
I'm not sure why the brighter image comes out with yellowish skin, she's definitely pink. Not quite happy with the face, which imo looks much better on the mini in my hand. The eyes and mouth both look off in these pictures?
The big question is - does the non-black hair work?
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I love the robes.
Her face does look kinda odd though. Reminds me a bit of this little guy:
Maybe a bit more shading to her chin, to make the jawline stand out a bit more, could help. Possibly also some more shading around the eyes.
The red hair works IMO. Could be a bit brighter though. A highlight with the same red you use for the roses followed by a highlight with orange and finally a light brown colour (Vomit Brown if you have it) is what I would do.
Her face does look kinda odd though. Reminds me a bit of this little guy:
Maybe a bit more shading to her chin, to make the jawline stand out a bit more, could help. Possibly also some more shading around the eyes.
The red hair works IMO. Could be a bit brighter though. A highlight with the same red you use for the roses followed by a highlight with orange and finally a light brown colour (Vomit Brown if you have it) is what I would do.
Lol, errrm, thanks???
Yeah, I think the eyes need to be in shadow. I'll see what I can do... I don't want to go too bright with the hair, because I don't want to lose the contrast with the roses in her hair.
Mark 2 version...
Hmmm, is that better? I'm not convinced!
Yeah, I think the eyes need to be in shadow. I'll see what I can do... I don't want to go too bright with the hair, because I don't want to lose the contrast with the roses in her hair.
Mark 2 version...
Hmmm, is that better? I'm not convinced!
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@Shadespyre I think the hair colour and the colour of the clothing go really well together. The red hair really works in your army.
I think that looks better.
And I get what you are saying about not wanting it to clash with the roses. Perhaps you could lighten the hair a bit but make it draw more towards brown so that it doesn’t blend together?
And I get what you are saying about not wanting it to clash with the roses. Perhaps you could lighten the hair a bit but make it draw more towards brown so that it doesn’t blend together?
Happy with how she looks in real life now, even if the photos still show the eyes are lop-sided!
It's really much better now, her eyes did indeed look a little bit strange on the previous pictures. Her nose is also a little short compared to the rest of the face, but that's the model's fault 
I think the colors look properly good on her.
I think the colors look properly good on her.
Yes, she has quite a flat nose compared to the pointy, angular features of many of the other characters I've got. I think it's because she's not been designed as a vampire, I selected her for my army because of the roses. In brighter colours she'd make a nice Life Wizard, I think.
I've been right off Warhammer, gaming, miniatures, painting, the whole lot! since AOS came out.
I was about to pack everything away for a while, but decided I didn't want to box up a half painted unit. So I finished my Skeleton Horde:
Not exactly feeling enthusiastic still, but it's nice to have completed that regiment.
I was about to pack everything away for a while, but decided I didn't want to box up a half painted unit. So I finished my Skeleton Horde:
Not exactly feeling enthusiastic still, but it's nice to have completed that regiment.
I can't say I blame you, but I hope you find the motivation you need again. I love your plog, mate. Hopefully you're back soon.
Aww, that's a bummer. I really like your plog. Take a look at 9th age
Atleast leave us with an army shot.
Atleast leave us with an army shot.
I haven't given up on this project yet, I just think it unlikely now that I'll ever play games with them. My other Warhammer projects, particularly the huge Wood Elf army I bought over the last year or two, are definitely looking unlikely now though 
Thanks all for the continued support and encouragement!
Thanks all for the continued support and encouragement!
I'll also must admit that it's a real pity, all this sigmarite bullshit making people lose motivation about their armies is one of the worse things about it :frown: I can't say myself that I expect to play with my own army, but at least painting is fun. Also it's a bummer about the Welfs, they would look kiler made by you. Good luck for the future, whatever you decide to do 
Shadespyre, this is by far one of the coolest armies I've ever seen. Don't throw it in because some suit uptown scrapped our game. I'm sure the scene will continue to find ways to accommodate regiment play, and even if you never play again, this is the kind of achievement you should hold onto and cherish; it's an inspiration.
@Dragonet Inspiring words of wisdom and bitch slap of truth right there!